Communications Advisor - Legal (Volunteer)

This Volunteer Placement is Located in : Lima, Peru

Start Date : February 2026

Placement Length : 5 months

Language Requirements : Spanish and English Level 4-Advanced

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Cuso International in Peru is seeking a passionate volunteer to assist with Instituto de Defensa Legal (IDL) in amplifying awareness of their Constitutional Litigation Area (ALC) initiatives and legal cases on a global scale. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with IDL’s dedicated team to provide updates on impactful activities, including court rulings and important reports, while partnering with the communications department to maximize outreach through diverse media channels.

Your role will involve crafting engaging press releases, capturing compelling media content, and curating social media posts. Additionally, you'll translate communication materials into English for an international audience and help broadcast events through platforms such as Facebook Live. Get ready to collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team on pressing public policy issues related to human rights and justice!.

As a volunteer, you will :

• Assist the constitutional litigation area (ALC) team in their efforts.
• Assess the significance and priority of each task, and collaborate with the relevant personnel to ensure proper allocation.
• Draft press releases and articles regarding these initiatives for distribution through local, regional, national, and international media.
• Work alongside the IDL Communications Department to share these activities via the institution's official communication channels.
• Accompany ALC members during events held in both Lima and the provinces.
• Devise creative and innovative methods for promoting activities on social media, utilizing both traditional and contemporary platforms.
• Take responsibility for ALC publications.
• Build relationships with national journalists and international correspondents, covering both mainstream and alternative media.
• Develop communication materials and oversee webinars and other public events, including press conferences.

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What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project : Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Partner : Instituto de Defensa Legal

Benefits

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes :

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to :

Residency and Citizenship : Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

Inclusion and Accessibility : Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!